Alexander Semenov, a Russian Marine biologist and underwater photographer has been capturing fascinating shots of marine animals for several years. He currently works as the Head of the Divers' team at Moscow University's White Sea Biological Station.
Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia Aurita)
Semenov and his team are planning a three-year underwater adventure that will take them around the world to some yet unexplored and remote parts of the ocean where they will study a host of mysterious life-forms. More information on their mission can be found on the Aquatilis Expedition Site.
Team Aquatilis are also planning to produce their first film, starting in a couple of months' time, the film will be looking at the beautiful marine life in the White Sea.
Lions Mane Jellyfish or the Hair Jelly (Cyanea Capillata)
Aurelia limbata
Lions Mane Jellyfish or the Hair Jelly (Cyanea Capillata)
Aurelia limbata
Lions Mane Jellyfish or the Hair Jelly (Cyanea Capillata)
Fried Egg Jellyfish (Phacellophora camtschatica)
Lions Mane Jellyfish or the Hair Jelly (Cyanea Capillata)
Lions Mane Jellyfish or the Hair Jelly (Cyanea Capillata)
Lions Mane Jellyfish or the Hair Jelly (Cyanea Capillata)
Lions Mane Jellyfish or the Hair Jelly (Cyanea Capillata)
Lions Mane Jellyfish or the Hair Jelly (Cyanea Capillata)
Lions Mane Jellyfish or the Hair Jelly (Cyanea Capillata)
Crystal Jelly (Aequorea Victoria)
Lions Mane Jellyfish or the Hair Jelly (Cyanea Capillata)
Fried Egg Jellyfish (Phacellophora camtschatica)
Cyanea eating another Cyanea
The Naked Sea Butterfly or Sea Angel (Clione Limacina)
Leucothea pulchra
The Giant Lion's Mane jellyfish starts its life as tiny Ephyra, only a few millimeters across
Aurelia limbata
Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia Aurita)
For more stunning Jellyfish and other marine life photographs, take a look at Alexander Semenov's Flickr Photostream.
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